Alternative, natural treatment for insomnia
Insomnia is a sleeping condition, but more commonly, insomnia presents as a symptom of another health condition, such as chronic pain or PTSD. However, recently in the UK, increasing numbers of people who have been unable to manage their sleeping issues with traditional treatments have found solace in plant-based insomnia treatments.
Am I eligible?80%
improvement was noted in quality of sleep when plant-based oil was administered during a placebo-controlled trial
26%
decrease in insomnia severity scores using natural alternative treatments was recorded in a recent Australian placebo-controlled study
1 in 3
people are estimated to be affected by insomnia in the UK, and it can affect all ages - but is more common the older you get.
Only 18%
of adults are aware plant-based treatments plans are available for sleep disorders in the UK, according to our representative research
Symptoms
Abdominal pain
Disturbed sleep (frequently waking up)
Feeling tired
Having memory issues
Increased anxiety
Increased irritability
Trouble concentrating
Trouble getting to sleep
If you are suffering from any of these symptoms, you may have insomnia. Please speak with your GP to find out more.
Treatment options:
To treat short term insomnia, typically over the counter sleeping aids, lifestyle adaptations, or natural, holistic remedies like lavender are recommended. In the UK, doctors can prescribe sedatives to those struggling with long-term insomnia, although this is rare and often only considered as a last resort. Typically, your GP will try to find out what's causing the insomnia and treat that first, to see if the insomnia improves, or refer patients to a sleep clinic for further investigation and treatment.
Antihistamines
Benzodiazepine
Cognitive behavioural therapy
Melatonin
Relaxation therapy
Zopiclone
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Condition Insomnia
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Condition Chronic Pain
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Condition Fibromyalgia
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Condition Endometriosis
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Condition PTSD
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Condition Anxiety & Depression
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Condition Endometriosis
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Condition Anxiety & Depression
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Condition Chronic Pain & Anxiety
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A word from our specialist
"There is now good real world evidence that medical cannabis provides excellent mood uplifting effects as well as reducing the crippling effects of anxiety. When prescribed in a controlled manner in a clinical setting such as here at Releaf, patients have a clinical touch point with a Consultant so that, should their mental health deteriorate whilst in receipt of a prescription, their condition may be expertly managed without undue delay."
Dr David Tang
Clinic Director
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Am I eligible?Can natural treatments aid insomnia?
Getting sufficient sleep and good rest is integral to our overall health and wellbeing, and so, insomnia can have a devastating effect on a person’s life, and ability to perform their everyday activities and routines.
However, recently, alternative, plant-based treatments have emerged as a popular insomnia treatment option, because of their sedative effects, which can decrease the amount of time it takes to fall asleep and increase the feeling of sleepiness.
Other natural chemicals may be useful in preventing insomnia onset, because they are known to relieve stress, anxiety and depression, which are common causes of sleeping disorders.
Although evidence in this field is limited, patient response surveys show improved sleep is one of the first notable changes patients typically experience when they start plant-based treatments, which holds great promise for patients with insomnia.